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20 Personnel Rising to the challenge FLTLT Natalie Giles GROWING up in Queensland’s far north, FLGOFF David Kennedy had his sights set on serving in the Air Force at a young age. Joining straight out of St Augustine’s College in Cairns, David was commissioned into the Air Force as an aeronautical engineering officer through ADFA. At just 23, FLGOFF Kennedy is responsible for leading a team of maintenance personnel to maintain the technical airworthiness of the KC-30A, refuelling aircraft deployed to Operation Okra to support coalition air strike operations. “It’s my job to ensure that the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is done safely and sustainably,” FLGOFF Kennedy said. “It’s my job to make sure the aircraft can safely fly within acceptable safety margins. “I received four years of leadership and management training while I completed my engineering degree ‘ 20 Person 20 Person 20 Person 20 Person 20 Person 20 Person 20 Person 20 Person onnel Rising to the challenge FLTLT Natalie Giles GROWING up in Queensland’s far north, FLGOFF David Ken Personnel Rising to the challenge FLTLT Natalie Giles GROWING up in Queensland’s far north, FLGOFF David Kennedy had his sights set on serving in the Air Force at a young age. Joining straight out of St Augustine’s College in Cairns, David was commissioned into the Air Force as an aeronautical engineering officer through ADFA. At just 23, FLGOFF Kennedy is responsible for leading a team of maintenance personnel to maintain the technical airworthiness of the KC-30A, refuelling aircraft deployed to Operation Okra to support coalition air strike operations. “It’s my job to ensure that the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is done safely and sustainably,” FLGOFF Kennedy said. “It’s my job to make sure the aircraft can safely fly within accept- able safety margins. “I received four years of leader- ship and management training while I completed my engineering degree ‘ and and this training enables me to make these kinds of decisions.” FLGOFF Kennedy said it was a lot of responsibility for someone his age, but that was one of the great things about being trained by the Air Force. “We empower our people through training and development to ing that my efforts have paid off, that our team has worked together well, and that we have contributed positively to the Iraqi people to enable them to take their country back from Daesh.” FLGOFF Kennedy said he joined They empower their people through training and development to take on responsibilities you would never get so early in another career. FLGOFF David Kennedy OIC Aircraft, 33SQN take on responsibilities you would never get so early in another career,” FLGOFF Kennedy said. “Every time the KC-30A completes its mission, I feel pride know- said. “Being able to apply my skills to contribute to coalition efforts to make the world a better place is a great opportunity I am enjoying.” the Air Force immediately after finishing Year 12 because of the opportunity to work with some of the most advanced technology in the world and to give back to his country. “I always wanted to join the ADF because I share its values like teamwork and camaraderie,” he said. After completing his degree at ADFA, FLGOFF Kennedy commenced an additional year of training with a KC-30A squadron to prepare for deployment. “This deployment on Operation Okra is the pinnacle of my career so far,” he AIR RCEF May 18, 2017 ADFA graduate FLGOFF David Kennedy always planned to join the Air Force. Photo: CPL David Cotton 20 Person 20 Person 20 Person 20 Person llenge FLTLT Natalie Giles GROWING up in Queensland’s far north, FLGOFF David Kennedy had his sights set on serving in the Air Force at a young age. Joining straight out of St Augustine’s College in Cairns, David was commissioned into the Air Force as an aeronautical engineering officer through ADFA. At just 23, FLGOFF Kennedy is responsible for leading a team of maintenance personnel to maintain the technical airworthiness of the KC-30A, refuelling aircraft deployed to Operation Ok sonnel Rising to the challenge FLTLT Natalie Giles GROWING up in Queensland’s far north, FLGOFF David Kennedy had his sights set on serving in the Air Force at a young age. Joining straight out of St Augustine’s College in Cairns, David was commissioned into the Air Force as an aeronautical engineering officer through ADFA. At just 23, FLGOFF Kennedy is responsible for leading a team of maintenance personnel to maintain the technical airworthiness of the KC-30A, refuelling aircraft deployed to Operation Okra to support coalition air strike operations. “It’s my job to ensure that the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance is done safely and sustainably,” FLGOFF Kennedy said. “It’s my job to make sure the aircraft can safely fly within accept- able safety margins. “I received four years of leader- ship and management training while I completed my engineering degree ‘ and this training enables me to make these kinds of decisions.” FLGOFF Kennedy said it was a lot of responsibility for someone his age, but that was one of the great things about being trained by the Air Force. “We empower our people through training and development to ing that my efforts have paid off, that our team has worked together well, and that we have contributed positively to the Iraqi people to ena- ble them to take their country back from Daesh.” FLGOFF Kennedy said he joined They empower their people through training and development to take on responsibilities you would never get so early in another career. FLGOFF David Kennedy OIC Aircraft, 33SQN take on responsibilities you would never get so early in another career,” FLGOFF Kennedy said. “Every time the KC-30A com- pletes its mission, I feel pride know- said. “Being able to apply my skills to contribute to coalition efforts to make the world a better place is a great opportunity I am enjoying.” the Air Force immediately after fin- ishing Year 12 because of the oppor- tunity to work with some of the most advanced technology in the world and to give back to his country. “I always wanted to join the ADF because I share its values like teamwork and camaraderie,” he said. After completing his degree at ADFA, FLGOFF Kennedy commenced an addi- tional year of training with a KC-30A squadron to prepare for deployment. “This deployment on Operation Okra is the pin- nacle of my career so far,” he AIR RCEF May 18, 2017 ADFA graduate FLGOFF David Kennedy always planned to join the Air Force. 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